Day: September 12, 2023

New Illinois State policy to require noncitizen copay

By Peter Hancock The State has paused a new policy requiring certain noncitizens enrolled in a Medicaid-like health insurance plan to pay copayments for certain services, instructing health care providers to refund any such payments they have already collected. Omar Shaker, the interim chief of administrative rules at the Department

Waubonsee C.C. welcomes Dr. Brian Knetl

Waubonsee Community College is celebrating the inauguration of its fifth President, Dr. Brian Knetl, with inauguration events and activities leading up to his formal Investiture Ceremony on Sept. 21. The week-long events celebrate the history and mission of Waubonsee Community College and are open to community, students, faculty, staff, and

Bomb threat at Aurora Public Library

At approximately 2:41 p.m. September 12, officers were dispatched to Aurora Public Library District branches after a bomb threat was received through an online source. An evacuation was ordered at all three branches as a precautionary measure while officers investigated. A physical search of each location was conducted, and no

Naperville Park District playgrounds reopen

Naperville Park District invites the community to the three remaining three reopening celebrations of the four newly-renovated playgrounds. The schedule includes: Neighbors are invited to bring their families and friends to participate in a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, enjoy refreshments and giveaways, and explore the new play equipment. If inclement weather

Reader’s Commentary: Disturbing trend in columns by Wayne Johnson

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda As a contributing writer to this paper, I am limited to a precious few hundred words here in the Reader’s Commentary when I am fortunate enough to have my articles included. Owner/editor, Carter Crane, has been more than generous to me in this regard. He has

Recipe of the Week: Chicken Breasts with Artichokes and Capers

Ingredients1 cup whole wheat or white flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper, or to taste1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste2 pounds chicken breast cutlets2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice3 garlic cloves, minced1 (12 ounce) jar quartered marinated artichoke hearts, with

Aurora Public Library District host to many rich Hispanic traditions

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to learn about and appreciate the diverse cultures that make up our Nation. To celebrate with the people of Aurora, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be host to a rich lineup of programs for folks of all ages to celebrate Hispanic traditions.

Select high school football schedules Sept. 14-16; results Sept. 7-9

Thursday, Sept. 14Upstate EightWest Chicago at Fenton, 7:30 Friday, Sept. 15Chicago Catholic Green*Niles Notre Dame at Joliet Cath. Acad., 7:30Chicago Catholic OrangeNazareth Academy at IC Catholic, 7:30St. Francis at Fenwick, 7:30Chicago Catholic Purple*Carmel at Marmion Academy, 7:30Chicago Catholic WhiteBenet Academy at Montini Catholic, 7:30Chicagoland ChristianAurora Christian at St. Edward, 7Chicago

Montini Catholic Broncos ride to return to victory

By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic High school is back. Nazareth is not. With the first three weeks of the high school football season in the rearview mirror, the early results have led to some interesting storylines. After winning six State championships from 2004 to 2015, Montini has fallen on hard